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Applications - No Longer Supported

Why are Applications no longer supported?

Last Updated: 12/10/2012

At LinkedIn, we want to provide a simple and efficient experience for members
like you. So from time to time, we take a look at our set of features to
evaluate how they're being used by our members. We have decided to replace the
LinkedIn Applications feature with the ability to add rich media directly to
your profile.

LinkedIn Applications: Location of 3rd Party Content

How can I access the content from my 3rd party LinkedIn
Applications?

Last Updated: 12/11/2012

LinkedIn Applications are being replaced with a new feature that lets you add
media links to images, presentations, videos, and documents on your profile. You
may click below to see how to access content for some of those applications:

My Travel by TripIt

You will be able to continue to post TripIt updates to your LinkedIn network
and profile by linking your TripIt and LinkedIn accounts. Show me how.

Legal Updates by JD Supra

We are actively working with JD Supra to integrate the content from your JD
Supra portfolio into your new LinkedIn profile. Expect to hear from JD Supra
directly as we make this switch. In the meantime, if you’ve been posting your
documents via the "Legal Updates" app, you can continue to update your network
with your latest content by logging into your account on JD Supra.

Portfolio Display by Behance

Any of your Behance content you’ve uploaded using the Portfolio Display
application will be automatically migrated to the Summary section of your
profile once you opt into the newly redesigned LinkedIn Profile. If you were a
user of this application, you should receive an invite to opt into the new
profile design shortly.

SlideShare Presentations by SlideShare

Any SlideShare content you’ve uploaded using the SlideShare Presentations
application will be automatically migrated to the Summary section of your
profile once you opt into the newly redesigned LinkedIn profile. If you were a
user of this application, you should receive an invitation to opt into the new
profile design shortly.

Lawyer Ratings by LexisNexis

With this new platform, applications such as the Lawyers Rating Application
by LexisNexis®Martindale-Hubbell® will no longer be supported. This application
icon will no longer display on your LinkedIn profile. Be on the look-out for the
next generation Ratings application from LexisNexis®Martindale-Hubbell®
available in the near future.

Displaying and sharing a file from Box in your new LinkedIn profile is easy.
In order to display a specific file, all you need to do is paste the file’s
direct link in the LinkedIn professional gallery. Simply preview the file as you
normally would in Box, select File Options - Share - Get Link to File and then
click on Direct Link to generate the URL. Paste it directly in the LinkedIn
professional gallery.

Repeat the same steps for other files you’d like to add to your profile. As
always, you can customize the sharing and access security settings on Box for
the content you add to your LinkedIn profile.

Visit the Box support
site for more information and a full list of supported file types.

We cannot automatically move content from the remaining applications to your
profile. You can re-add that content to your profile using our new rich media feature.

Monday, December 10, 2012

A few minutes ago I received an email from LI. I am uncertain how this will impact me, all of us, etc. So stay tuned for commentary as i digest this....

Here is the email:

Hi Mark,

On December 11, 2012, you'll be getting the new LinkedIn profile, which
has a simplified design, provides deeper insights, and surfaces new
ways to connect and build relationships. You'll also be one of the first
to preview a new way to showcase rich content on your profile --
like presentations, videos, documents, and more.

Now there are more ways than ever to tell your professional story on
LinkedIn, and we're excited for you to try them out. As we roll out
these changes, we'll also be streamlining our app offerings, so
the following LinkedIn apps will no longer be supported on the
homepage or profile as of December 11:

LinkedIn Events

You can find out more about these changes on our Help Center.
We hope you like your new LinkedIn profile!
Thanks,
The LinkedIn Team

AND HERE IS THE HELP CENTER CLICK THROUGH to the HELP CENTER:

LinkedIn Applications: Location

of 3rd Party Content

How can I access the content from my 3rd party

LinkedIn
Applications?

LinkedIn Applications are being replaced with a new feature that lets
you add
media links to images, presentations, videos, and documents
on your profile. You
may click below to see how to access content for
some of those applications:

My Travel by TripIt

You will be able to continue to post TripIt updates to your LinkedIn network
and profile by linking your TripIt and LinkedIn accounts. Show me how.

Legal Updates by JD Supra

We are actively working with JD Supra to integrate the content from your JD
Supra portfolio into your new LinkedIn profile. Expect to hear from JD Supra
directly as we make this switch. In the meantime, if you’ve been posting your
documents via the "Legal Updates" app, you can continue to update your network
with your latest content by logging into your account on JD
Supra.

Portfolio Display by Behance

Any of your Behance content you’ve uploaded using the Portfolio Display
application will be automatically migrated to the Summary section of your
profile once you opt into the newly redesigned LinkedIn Profile. If you were a
user of this application, you should receive an invite to opt into the new
profile design shortly.

SlideShare Presentations by SlideShare

Any SlideShare content you’ve uploaded using the SlideShare Presentations
application will be automatically migrated to the Summary section of your
profile once you opt into the newly redesigned LinkedIn profile. If you were a
user of this application, you should receive an invitation to opt into the new
profile design shortly.

Lawyer Ratings by LexisNexis

With this new platform, applications such as the Lawyers Rating Application
by LexisNexis®Martindale-Hubbell® will no longer be supported. This application
icon will no longer display on your LinkedIn profile. Be on the look-out for the
next generation Ratings application from LexisNexis®Martindale-Hubbell®
available in the near future.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Changes and new features at LinkedIn keep coming and it is important to stay as current as possible. I try to keep myself current and post the significant changes here. Back in early October I posted info on the then new "Endorsement" feature -

It is important to stay current so you can leverage each new feature when it fits your business plan and budget. Keep in mind some of the features, like "Endorsements" and the enhanced "Company Profile" are free.

If you need to catch up and learn to maximize the current power of LinkedIn, consider attending my December 11 session on LinkedIn at Capitol College:

LinkedIn's relatively popular "Events" calendar is gone. Here is the announcement posted about 10 days ago:

LinkedIn will be shutting off the LinkedIn Events application effective November
26, 2012.

At LinkedIn, we want to provide a simple and efficient
experience for all members. So from time to time, we take a look at our set of
features to evaluate how they're being used by our members. Part of this process
sometimes means we decide to eliminate a feature, so we can better invest our
development resources in building more great LinkedIn products for members like
you.

There are still many ways to spread the word about upcoming events.
You can always share links about events from your homepage, or in relevant
groups.

The removal of this feature impacts events producers and others providing niche information on this otherwise robust platform.

I don't think the "Events" feature is gone forever, but if it does return, I think it will do so as a paid service.

In an unrelated move, LinkedIn recently announced that you can now run video ads. Here is the announcement from October 23, 2012:

Have more to say than can fit in a text ad? Most advertisers do, which is why
we’re excited to announce the global roll-out of video ads on our self-serve
platform, LinkedIn Ads. Whether you have a complex B2B service to promote or an
inspiring brand message, video ads are a way to educate, persuade, and inspire
LinkedIn’s 175M members.

I have seen some video as profile enhancements. Some has been quite good and some has been, well let's say, embarrassing. This feature will be fun to watch as companies experiment with it, so stay tuned.

Monday, December 3, 2012

The GOVERNMENT MARKET MASTER™ (GMM) CERTIFICATE
PROGRAM provides comprehensive best practices, processes and methodologies
for gaining invaluable insight on how to develop and sustain meaningful
business relationships with the Federal Government. Delivered by top
government, business and thought leaders, the Capitol College-GMM program is
specifically designed by Business-to-Government (B2G) experts to benefit
executives, managers and professionals who seek to successfully target, engage, win and sustain business with the
Federal Government.

"Mark (Amtower)
is the greatest. I have sent many of my marketing folks to his events. They all
return inspired and smarter. He knows the industry and the market like no one
else."

— Craig Abod, CEO, Carahsoft, Inc

Tues, Dec 11, 8AM-noon:(GMM 208): LinkedIn for Government Contractors

Federal
government employees and managers are joining LinkedIn by the thousands and
many of the government contractors are already here. LinkedIn is growing
rapidly, yet most companies in the government market are not leveraging the
power that it brings to the table. Learn how this tool can help your company
stand out among your competitors and grow.

What you will
learn:

-Why
you need a LinkedIn strategy and how to create one

-How
to create a LinkedIn profile that attracts the people you want to meet and
raises your Google rank

-Developing
a profile that attracts the right audience

-Making
the "right connections" (contractors and government decision makers)

-Managing
and communicating with your connections

-Establishing
you/your company as a subject matter expert or “thought leader”

-Learn
the tactics to stay “top of mind” in your niche and be recognized as a thought
leader

-How
to select and leverage the best groups to grow your business

-Which
“apps” fit your strategy

-And
much more!

From the basics
of developing a great profile to targeting contracting partners; finding,
joining

and leveraging
the right groups: making you and your company stand out from the competition;
learn the top tactics from LinkedIn Black Belt Mark Amtower. Investment: $495
(use code GMM when registering for a 20% discount). You must be registered to
attend. Group rates available.

Wed, Dec 12: 8am-noon: PR for Small Government Contractors

Being written
about in trade publications gives a company more credibility in their market.
Some small businesses get press coverage but most do not. Join the ranks of
those who know how to get PR and get noticed!

What you will
learn:

-What
is newsworthy? for you; for the market for you- something worth posting on the
"news" page of your web site for the market- something that other
people could find useful

-What
are the elements of a news release for both platforms (internal and external
use)

-Now
that you have a release, who do you send it to?

-Is
it worthwhile trying to "get to know' an editor or reporter?

-How
do you determine which publications are germane?

-How
do you know when you are ready for outside PR help?

-How
do you determine which PR firm to use?

From the ground
up, you will learn how to get on the radar of key media outlets, how to
approach reporters and editors and more from industry PR veteran Bill Holleran,
with guest speakers Nick Wakeman (editor, Washington Technology), Mark Amtower
and Joyce Bosc (Boscobel). Investment: $495 (use code GMM when registering for
a 20% discount). You must be registered to attend. Group rates available.

Wed, Dec 12 1pm-5pm: The Competitive Advantage: Market Research for
Small Contractors

There are many
sources for business intelligence in the government market and many of those
are free. Those with the best information are in better positions to win
business.

Industry veteran
Anton (Toby) Reut will show you how to find the information you need to develop
a competitive advantage. Investment: $495 (use code GMM when registering for a
20% discount). You must be registered to attend. Group rates available.